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Binary Stars Sculpt Asymmetric Egg-Shaped Nebula in Final Life Stages

Astronomers using the Very Large Telescope have captured a striking image of the AFGL 4106 binary system, where two aging stars are warping their surrounding nebula into a unique egg-like shape. The discovery highlights how stellar partnerships dramatically influence the distribution of gas and dust during a star's final evolutionary phases.

Luca BianchiLuca Bianchi
February 24, 2026811 views
Binary Stars Sculpt Asymmetric Egg-Shaped Nebula in Final Life Stages
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